Young Reformers learn about Martin Luther’s city and life
A two-week international workshop hosted by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) for young Lutherans began on 23 August in Wittenberg, the city of the Reformation, with colour and excitement.
The workshop afforded today’s young reformers the opportunity to learn about the first young reformer, Martin Luther, and his experiences in the 16th century. Participants learned about his life and work during a guided tour of the city.
The workshop kicked off with opening worship in the Castle Church, where the Luther posted his 95 Theses, followed by a reception by the state and city officials in the town hall.
23 August, 2015
Photos by Marko Schoeneberg and Marie Renaux
Young Reformers, other participants of Workshop Wittenberg and invited guests sing during the opening worship in the Castle Church. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
Bishop Ilse Junkermann of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany delivers the sermon at the opening worship in the Castle Church. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
During opening worship in the Castle Church, young reformers were invited to bring to the altar symbolic gifts from their respective regions. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
The Escola Popular band leads participants of Workshop Wittenberg in a music and dance procession from the Castle Church to the town hall on 23 August. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
Rev. Dr Martin Junge, right, talks with a young Workshop Wittenberg participant during a tour of the city. Young Lutherans from around the world had the chance to see and learn about the places and experiences that marked Martin Luther’s life as a young Reformer. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
Young Lutherans from around the world had the chance to see and learn about the places and experiences that marked Martin Luther’s life in the city of Wittenberg. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
